Ola’s Southern Cuisine 2 business is based off love and family. We were taught to cook with love and sit at the table with family and eat. Ola is my late grandmother name that will be carried on for generations through us. A quote I often remember her saying when we walk in the kitchen when she was cooking was “Get yo ass out the kitchen. Don’t you see me cooking”. I know it was all love because she opened her kitchen to me and taught me the importance of cooking. She is the reason I know love is an important ingredient when preparing, cooking, and serving others.
We are keen on great customer service, time management, and flavorful food. We pride ourselves on preparing and serving people with great quality food.
Based on 109 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
7220 Chapman Hwy #109, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 247-4334
Website: https://www.olassoutherncuisine2.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Nick Mascarelli
Me and my partner were on vacation from New York, got hungry and seen this restaurant. Best food we had out here in Knoxville. As soon as you walk in you instantly get treated like family , it was such an heart warming experience. You can taste the experience with every bite. It was made with so much love and intention. The flavors were on point , chi chi wings were recommended and they did not disappoint. Never had fried okra before and the bar is set so high after getting that and the mac and cheese on the side. The fried lobster was delicious, cornbread, and angel egg … you simply can’t go wrong eating here.
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Lana Sharp
OMG!!! My husband and I was going there for dinner Thursday and they were closing in 15 minutes. We didn’t give up we returned on Friday. Baaaaby when I say, why didn’t someone share this Gem with me before now. I ordered the Red Velvet waffle, but they had an event and sold out. Buuuttt, Chef Blac and his amazing wife made me the best waffle I have EVER tasted in my life…Banana Pudding!! And them Chi-Chi wings are CHI-CHI-AMAZING. The staff were so nice and accommodating. Go check them out you want be disappointed
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jcfromkpt
This place…….THIS PLACE!!! I live an hour and a half away and drive from my home to get some phenomenal home cooking. I haven’t had a single bad thing off this menu yet. Everything is so flavourful and I’ve even tried things I wouldn’t normally eat and have been wowed everytime. The owners are so engaging and friendly. If they have a minute they will talk to you and even offer suggestions and bring a little sample of items. If I lived closer I’d eat there regularly. You won’t be disappointed eating here. Friday nights they have parties and it’s a great time of music, people, and food.
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Al Provencher
Sometimes when you walk into a place for the first time you just know you picked a winner! My wife and I have been traveling the country and are always looking for new local spots to try, this place did not disappoint. We walked in and it felt like we walked into our own family’s home (although after leaving we do feel like family). We both ordered the catfish with mac & cheese, okra, and cornbread. Everything was made to order and was delicious! Chef let us try the Smotherly Love Chicken, a recipe he learned from his grandma. All I can say is wow!! Thank you for showing us love, not only through your food, but with your actions!
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BoomBap 92
The best I’ve had in Knoxville, hands down ♂️ Whole restaurant was a vibe: motown music, delicious grub & awesome hosts. Uganda & Chef Black provided thorough service from the moment I walked into the establishment until the second I left. It was all love, I felt right at home here. The pictures do no justice, because the flavor/texture was out of this world.
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Nicole Coulter
Absolutely wonderful food! If you like catfish, you will LOVE this place! But that’s not all they serve! I encourage everyone to check out the menu I wish I would have taken pictures of our food to share. I will post pictures when we go back!!
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Zane Zigmund
Come in a stranger, leave part of the family. Chef Blaac and Uganda are amazing souls. Chefs grandma did right teaching this man to cook that southern cuisine. So much flavor in everything. That butter sauce and that corn bread. Oh my! The Mac and cheese is some of the best around. And I know me some m&c. Angel eggs are so different and good. The smoothery love and curry chicken are on point. That smootherly love took me right back to my mom’s cooking. Don’t miss out and get there early on Sunday’s cause they sell out quick! Such a great family vibe. We felt right at home. We’ll be back for sure.
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Juthinant Pomanee
I just discovered this place a few days ago and let me tell you I will be a frequent customer. I got their jerk chicken with collard greens and Mac n cheese it was so good. The sauce on the chicken reminds me a little bit of Japanese curry and the sides were also tasty (Chef Black makes it himself as I was told by his wife Uganda). Gonna go for their brunch menu next time!
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Valencia Covington
The food was amaaaaaazzzziiinggg. The fried chicken wing were seasoned to perfection. The shrimp and grits wasn’t funny like other places and the shrimp was cooked just right. The plate presentation was cool too. I looked up black owned places in TikTok and it led me right to Ola’s. That app saved my appetite and my day because box chain restaurants was not the move while on vacation.
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Phyllis Major
Found Ola’s Southern Cuisine while searching Google map for something else in the area. Don’t remember what I was looking for but doesn’t matter, because whatever it was pales in comparison to Ola’s. Love Charleston style shrimp & grits–Ola’s were phenomenal! Both slightly spicy ?blackened? shrimp & creamy lightly cheddared grits were equal stars of dish– each would be stand-alone delicious. Together, they complemented perfectly. For dessert, red velvet waffle, with a light sweet sauce that didn’t compete & allowed the red velvet to shine, was delightful & plenty for two. Meal was wonderful surprise ending to a hot July summer day! Looking forward to more meals from this South Knoxville jewel– phyllis m
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